Education policy and funding
Education policy is a significant issue heading into 2026, with Democrats holding a 9-point advantage nationally. In Delaware, debates over public school funding, curriculum policy, school choice, and the role of the state versus federal government in education are all active. States are also grappling with new federal frameworks and budget pressures.
How should Delaware approach public education funding and policy?
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Sources
Pew Research Center — https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/07/23/as-the-2026-midterms-approach-economy-is-front-and-center
Democrats hold a 9-point advantage on education policy.
Governing Magazine — https://www.governing.com/politics/the-biggest-issues-to-watch-in-2026
States will be scrambling to manage new priorities and demands from Washington, tighten their belts in a tough budget cycle and respond to federal frameworks on AI regulation.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Significantly increase public school funding, eliminate school vouchers, and expand free pre-K and college access.
- Raise teacher pay, boost per-pupil spending, and reject diversion of public funds to private schools.
- Maintain current public school funding levels while allowing limited school choice programs and reviewing curricula.
- Expand charter and voucher programs, give parents more school choice, and reduce state curriculum mandates.
- Fully privatize education through universal vouchers, eliminate federal involvement, and end teachers' union influence.